named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Environmental Awareness Initiative
Engages members and the public in preserving the ecological integrity of the Thousand Islands through education, advocacy, and volunteer stewardship
Scholarship Program
Awards annual $1,000 scholarships to one Canadian and one U.S. graduating high school student from the river region pursuing post-secondary education related to environmental awareness, community support, or river safety
Shoal Marking Program
Places and maintains navigational markers to alert boaters to dangerous shoals in the St. Lawrence River, enhancing river safety for the community
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awarding annual scholarships to regional high school graduatesProvides an annual $1,000 scholarship to one Canadian and one U.S. graduating high school student from the Thousand Islands region to support post-secondary education.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Communicating community news and events via social media and River TalkUses social media platforms and the River Talk communication channel to share news, events, photos, and updates with the 1000 Islands River Community, informing both Canadian and U.S. citizens about regional activities.
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Onsite & Outreach Environmental Education Programs 1 activity
- Conducting environmental and community safety initiativesConducts gypsy moth larvae eradication efforts and promotes coexistence with wildlife through environmental leadership roles and community education.
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Environmental Conservation Grantmaking 1 activity
- Funding shoal marker placement in American waters by Save The RiverProvides funding for the placement of 100 shoal markers annually in American waters of the St. Lawrence River by the organization Save The River between Cape Vincent and Morristown.
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Lake and Watershed Monitoring & Assessment 1 activity
- Placing and maintaining shoal markers for boater safety on the St. Lawrence RiverPlaces, maintains, and removes nearly 200 orange and white ROCK markers annually on the St. Lawrence River between the eastern tip of Howe Island and Brockville, and marks approximately 300 shoals as part of a coordinated program to alert boaters to dangerous shoals and improve navigation safety.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Providing emergency safety resources and equipment for river communitiesDistributes safety cards with local emergency numbers accessible via island phones, installs defibrillators at marinas, conducts fire pump awareness campaigns for islanders, and secures funding for fire equipment for Canadian and U.S. fire departments to enhance community safety.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$8K30%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$15K56%
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expenses
Total expenses$12K
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balance sheet
Total assets$136K
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Net assets$136K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -11.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 6
- ALEC TURNER — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRIS EDWARDS — BOARD MEMBER
- JIM COTE — BOARD MEMBER
- KEN WHITE — BOARD MEMBER
- ORM MURPHY — BOARD MEMBER
- VINCE BARTON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- 1000 Islands River Community Partner — Engages and connects with the 1000 Islands River Community through communication and safety initiatives.
- Artists for Conservation Network — Conservation-focused artist network of which a TIA Member-at-Large is a signature member.
- CanadaHelps Partner — Platform used to process donations in Canada.
- Facebook Partner — Used as a social media tool by the Thousand Islands Association to share information and engage the public.
- Instagram Partner — Used as a social media tool by the Thousand Islands Association to share information and engage the public.
- Queen’s University Biology Station Partner — Site of early environmental research and training linked to TIA member’s background.
- Rotary International Partner — Peter Fitton, TIA President, is a past club president of Rotary International and volunteers with TIA, indicating a professional affiliation and shared commitment to community service.
- Save The River Partner — Receives funding from TIA to place 100 markers in American waters each season between Cape Vincent and Morristown.
- Save the River Partner — Collaborates through volunteer involvement between Save the River and TIA.
- Save the River Partner — Partnered to coordinate a shoal marking program on the St. Lawrence River in the Thousand Islands.
- St. Joseph Environmental Club Partner — Environmental education group with which a TIA member-at-large was involved.
- St. Lawrence River Government — Geographic area of operations for shoal marker placement and river safety initiatives.
- Thousand Islands Association for the Preservation of River Quality, Inc. (Canada) Network — Canadian counterpart organization collaborating under the shared TIA mission.
- Thousand Islands region Network — Organization serving the Canadian and American communities in the Thousand Islands region of the St. Lawrence River.
- Wavve Boating Partner — Technology company providing mobile navigation tools, led by a TIA Member-at-Large offering mapping insights.
- local businesses Partner — Local businesses support TIA through its Sponsorship Program.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Environmental Education and Awareness Integration 17 orgsmethodology: education-incentive-for-community-valuesBy promoting boater education, hazard awareness, and scholarship programs aligned with environmental values, the organization advances long-term river safety and ecosystem health because informed and values-aligned community members are more likely to adopt and advocate for safe and sustainable practices.shared approach: Education-Driven Safety and Stewardship →
- Shoal Marking as Navigational Safety Infrastructure 17 orgsmethodology: waterway_infrastructureBy installing and maintaining permanent shoal markers, the organization prevents boating accidents and improves river safety because visible, physical markers function like roadway signage to alert boaters to hazardous areas in real time.shared approach: Education-Driven Safety and Stewardship →
- Community-Driven Stewardship Modelmethodology: community-driven stewardshipBy engaging local property owners, boaters, and businesses through membership and sponsorship, the organization strengthens environmental stewardship and river safety because local investment fosters shared responsibility and sustained participation in protecting the St. Lawrence River ecosystem.